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     His Social Security Number was 224-24-3210.³ Andrew Woodrow "Andy" Wiseman Sr. was born on August 12, 1923 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Catherine Frances "Kitty" Hall, daughter of Jesse James "Jessie" Hall and Beatrice Ann "Bea" Martin, on May 27, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Andrew Woodrow "Andy" Wiseman Sr. died on August 11, 2004 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 80.^3,1 He Andrew (Andy) W. Wiseman, Sr., 80, passed away August 11, 2004, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born in Vinton, Va. on August 12, 1923 to Frank and Ruth Wiseman. He served his country during WWII as a B-17 pilot with the 97th Bomb Group and led the first formation over Berlin. He attended the University of Nebraska and was a career employee of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company in Roanoke. Andy is survived by his wife, Catherine Hall Wiseman "Kitty"; son, Andrew (Lynde') Wiseman, Jr. "Drew"; brothers, Howard (Maxine) and Earl (Dorothy) Wiseman; sisters, Norma (Clyde-dec.) Painter and Kathleen (Joe) Bartlett; three nieces; a nephew; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by brothers; Maurice (Lois-dec.) and Malcolm (Betty) Wiseman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local fire department or rescue squad. on August 15, 2004.¹

     Barbara Ethel Blankenship Barbara Blankenship Hall, Jan 29, 1933 - Oct 10, 2024. Barbara (Bobby) Ethel Blankenship Hall of Bryan, TX passed away peacefully in the morning of October 10, 2024 with her son, Rick Hall at her side. Bobby was born on January 29, 1933 in Roanoke, VA to Henry Morton Blankenship and Avis Turner Grubb. Bobby lived a full and rich life of 91 years and loved everyone she met. She made sure to tell her friends and caretakers that she loved them. Bobby met the love of her life, Donald (Don) Hall and married on January 14, 1954 in Roanoke, VA where they lived their entire lives until moving to Texas in 2021 to be closer to family. Bobby was a strong Christian and a devoted member of St. Andrews Catholic church in Roanoke, VA. She loved the Lord and loved everyone that she was close to. She cherished her family and devoted her life to make sure they were taken care of and would brag about her children's accomplishments to anyone who would listen. One of Bobby's favorite hobbies was entering sweepstakes. Because of her crafty techniques, she won frequently and would share her winnings with her family. She had a head for numbers which allowed her to win quite often playing the lottery. Bobby was preceded in death by her husband Don, her parents and her sister Hertha (Tootie) Kingery. She is survived by her son Rick and wife Melinda, daughter Donna Steffek, her four grandsons which include Jesse Hall (Meghan), Trent Hall (Katie), Reid Blosser (Rachel), and Gavin Blosser (Christina). She leaves three great grandchildren: Riley June Hall, Colton Blosser, Grady Blosser and baby boy Hall on the way. Inurnment following at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Bryan, TX.³ She was buried at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas.³ She was born on January 29, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ She married Donald Lee "Don" Hall, son of Jesse James "Jessie" Hall and Beatrice Ann "Bea" Martin, on January 14, 1954 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of January 14, 1954,her married name was Hall.¹ Barbara Ethel Blankenship died on October 10, 2024 at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas, at age 91.³

     Ada Marie Martin was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 6, 1906 at Virginia.¹ She died on August 31, 1906 at Virginia.

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5936.³ Hattie Mae/May Sowers was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 27, 1906 at Virginia.^3,2 She married Oliver Lee Martin, son of Morrison Celdon "Marson" Martin and Eliza T. Sowers, circa 1928.^1,2,4 As of circa 1928,her married name was Martin.⁴ Hattie Mae/May Sowers died on December 11, 1988 at age 82.^3,2

     David Cenior Sowers was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Magdalene Lenora Bower. David Cenior Sowers was born on December 18, 1878; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of dec 25, 1879.^2,3 He died on February 26, 1947 at age 68.²

     Magdalene Lenora Bower married David Cenior Sowers. Magdalene Lenora Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Sowers. She was born on August 10, 1880.² She died on June 13, 1964 at age 83.²

     Tracy Nevin Peters Sr. married Roberta Virginia "Ginny" Williams.³ Tracy Nevin Peters Sr. was born on February 14, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on February 11, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.²

     Elizabeth Hancock married George Moran. Elizabeth Hancock was buried at Hancock Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Moran. She was born in 1848 at Virginia.¹ She died on October 25, 1913 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Marvin Lee Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3 His Social Security Number was 231-16-7055.¹¹ He was born on April 14, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,2,10 He married Sylvia Ann Woolwine, daughter of Robert Milburn Woolwine and Ida May Poff, on November 1, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12,13 Marvin Lee Sowers married Margie Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner, on August 29, 1980 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² Marvin Lee Sowers died on October 18, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 71.^11,10,3 He Marvin Lee Sowers, age 71, died Sunday in a Radford hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia W. Sowers, a son, Ronnie Sowers, a sister, Lucille Coates, and a granddaughter, Lisa Gail Turpin. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin H. and Joan Sowers, Roanoke; Larry E. and Rhonda Sowers, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Wendell Turpin, Judy and Tommy Scott, all of Christiansburg; twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold Sowers, Copper Hill; Norman Sowers, Check; and a dear friend, Kay Rushon, Willis. The funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Shepherd officiating and interment in the Huffville Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. on October 19, 1992.³

     Sylvia Ann Woolwine was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on March 11, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Marvin Lee Sowers, son of Valentine T. "Vollie" Sowers and Grace Olla "Gracie" Moran, on November 1, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of November 1, 1941,her married name was Sowers. Sylvia Ann Woolwine died on March 5, 1980 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^3,4,2 She Floyd - Sylvia Woolwine Sowers (Mrs. Marvin L.) 56, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Woods Funeral Home. on March 13, 1980.⁴

     Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 23, 1942.¹ He died on March 17, 1944 at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-8576.¹⁰ Marvin Howard Sowers was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11 He was born on August 17, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,10 He married Linda Faye Goff, daughter of Howard Lee Goff and Lizabel Link, on October 24, 1964 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.³ Marvin Howard Sowers and Linda Faye Goff were divorced on July 15, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Marvin Howard Sowers married Joan Darlene Adams on April 9, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,12 Marvin Howard Sowers died on July 27, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^1,10,6 He Marvin Howard (Trail Blazer) Sowers, 67, of Roanoke, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 17, 1944, he the son of the late, Marvin L. and Sylvia Sowers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald and Larry Sowers. Marvin was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge 23. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Joan D. Sowers, of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney Sowers and friend, Melissa Early, of Christiansburg, and Ricky Sowers (Vicky), of Blacksburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret Turpin (Wendell) and Judy Scott (Tommy), both of Christiansburg; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Red Adams (Carol), of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Hope Bradbury (Brian), Ricky Sowers and Tori Sowers, all of Blacksburg; one great-grandchild, Grayson Bradbury; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Lotz Funeral Chapel-Vinton with Pastor David McNeill officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn. The family will receive friends Monday, July 30, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home-Vinton. on July 30, 2012.¹

     Margaret Ann Sowers was buried at Appalachian Conference Cemetery (also know as Virginia Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery), Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married Wendell William Turpin on August 13, 1966 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,2 As of August 13, 1966,her married name was Turpin. Margaret Ann Sowers died on February 26, 2013 at Virginia at age 66.² She Margaret Sowers Turpin, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was a member of Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church and a LPN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Sylvia Sowers, son, Mark Allen Turpin, daughter, Lisa Gale Turpin, and brothers, Ronald Lee, Howard and Larry Sowers. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wendell W. Turpin; sons, Anthony William Turpin, of Christiansburg, and Timothy Andrew Turpin and friend, Kim Shelor, of Floyd; grandchildren, Matthew William Turpin and Taylor Renee Turpin; and sister, Judy Scott and her husband, Tommy, of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Pentecostal Conference Cemetery in Dublin. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The Turpin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on February 28, 2013.²